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Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Skippyjon Jones

This week's READ-4-LUCK pick isSkippyjon Jonesby Judy Schachner. I first read this book about a year ago in a bookstore. I knew it was a big seller, very popular, and had multiple sequels. My first impression is that it was weird. And long. But it's grown on me. I love Skippyjon!

Skippyjon Jones, is sent to his room to contemplate what it means to be a cat, but instead embarks on an imaginary adventure in which his Zorro-like alter ego, El Skippito, rescues a group of chihuahuas from a bean-eating bumblebee.

Publisher: DuttonYear: 2003Word Count: 1073Book Level: 3.3RATINGSCHILDREN: My daughter's been checking these out from her school library (preschool) for months now. I've read Mummy Trouble and Lost in Spice now, too. Children love looking at the animals. My son loves the action scenes.PARENTS: I love reading the Spanish parts! It's so fun to read over and over again (but not every night).TEACHERS: Another vocabulary lesson, especially in Spanish. And definitely a wonderful character study! Have students create their own character sketch using a graphic organizer.WRITERS: I'm looking forward to taking a closer look at the plotting techniques used in this one by mapping out the plot points.

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I haven't read it, but I've heard of the books. And you know what? The reason I never read was because I'd heard they weren't very good. SHEESH! When will I learn to make up my own mind. I will read them now. Thanks. :-)

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